NETGEAR®, a worldwide provider of technologically advanced networking products, has released its EVA700 Digital Entertainer and the first ever Intel Viiv technology-verified Digital Media Adapter (DMA), designed to combine home computers with home entertainment systems. The move is predicted to improve home cinema convergence by allowing users to stream digital media content via a home network to televisions.
“Where people store their files and access the Internet shouldn’t limit where, when or how they enjoy their digital entertainment,” said Ahmad Zeidan, Channel Sales Manager, NETGEAR Middle East. “Previously you used your PC, but now you can also enjoy the same videos, photos and music on your TV, in the comfort of your family room. We’ve dedicated considerable effort to ensure options for high-quality video streaming for hours of uninterrupted video playback, so digital media and services can be delivered from the PC to home theaters across multiple rooms. Like other NETGEAR products, our Digital Entertainer and wireless routers verified to work with Intel Viiv technology-based PCs are characterized by their elegance, reliability and simplicity.”
Intel Viiv technology is Intel’s new brand for in-home entertainment PCs designed to transform how consumers manage, share, and enjoy a growing assortment of movies, programs, music, games, and photos. The NETGEAR Digital Entertainer enables TV viewers to access digital videos, music and photos stored on the Intel Viiv technology-based PC via their home network. The Digital Entertainer also supports services and applications through the Intel® Viiv™ Zone, which will provide over time a growing choice of on-demand, Internet-delivered premium content including music and music videos, information services, sports and TV shows, full-length movies, and other entertainment. Other Intel Viiv technology features supported include the ability to wake a sleeping PC from the Digital Entertainer, and simplified device set-up via Intel® Hub Connect Technology — which also requires a verified router such as the NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless Router (WPN824) and 54 Mbps Wireless Router (WGR614).
“We are pleased to announce that NETGEAR has completed the verification process for the NETGEAR Digital Entertainer, and it will carry the ‘Enjoy with Intel Viiv technology’ logo.’ Intel Viiv technology-based PCs, together with verified content, Internet-delivered services and verified connected devices such as the NETGEAR Digital Entertainer, enable consumers to enjoy the in-home digital entertainment experience,” he added.
User-friendliness is a hallmark of NETGEAR products. The NETGEAR Digital Entertainer (EVA700) features an intuitive TV user interface that enables families to browse their digital movie, video, music and photo files using a single remote control. In addition to Intel Viiv technology based-PCs, the NETGEAR Digital Entertainer also supports access to content on standard Windows® XP PCs through Windows Media Connect as well as other Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) media servers such as TwonkyMedia. The Digital Entertainer can stream content via the home network from the NETGEAR Storage Central (SC101), associated with a PC, and many USB storage devices such as flash drives, digital cameras and iPods®. With its smooth burnished platinum casing, similar in size to a standard DVD player, the Digital Entertainer is a stylish addition to entertainment system cabinets.
About NETGEAR:
NETGEAR® (NASDAQ: NTGR) designs technologically advanced, branded networking products that address the specific needs of small and medium business and home users. The Company's product offerings enable users to share Internet access, peripherals, files, digital multimedia content and applications among multiple personal computers and other Internet-enabled devices. For more information, visit the company's Web site at www.netgear.com.
